NH-53 Gujarat-Maharashtra Border-Surat-Hazira Port Section Defect Rectification and Civil Works

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), through its Regional Officer in Gandhinagar, is inviting open tenders for the critical civil works project involving the rectification of defects on the four-lane Gujarat-Maharashtra Border-Surat-Hazira Port Section of NH-53, also known as Old NH-6. This extensive project covers approximately 131.500 kilometers within the State of Gujarat and will be executed on a single percentage item rate basis, operating under a "Risk and Cost" framework for the concessionaire. The estimated tender value for this significant undertaking is ₹36,74,57,234, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹36,75,000 required from prospective bidders. The tender documents, which include detailed technical specifications and financial proposal formats, are available for download from August 13, 2026, at 06:45 PM until September 28, 2026, at 04:00 PM. Bids must be submitted within the same timeframe, with the submission period commencing on August 13, 2026, at 06:45 PM and concluding on September 28, 2026, at 04:00 PM. A non-refundable tender fee of ₹10,000 is applicable. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2026, at 03:00 PM at the NHAI Regional Office in Gandhinagar, providing an opportunity for potential bidders to seek clarification. The bid opening will take place on September 29, 2026, at 04:30 PM, also at the NHAI Regional Office in Gandhinagar. This tender requires a two-cover submission system, with Cover 1 encompassing Fee/PreQual/Technical aspects and Cover 2 dedicated to the Financial proposal. The work is expected to be completed within a period of 90 days, and bids will remain valid for 120 days. Interested bidders are advised to refer to the detailed tender documents for comprehensive information regarding eligibility criteria, technical specifications, and other pertinent details.